Power to order cases to be tried in different sessions divisions
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Summary
The State Government can order that any case or class of cases committed for trial in a district be tried in any sessions division. This power overrides earlier provisions in the same Chapter. The order is subject to the condition that it must not conflict with directions already given by the High Court or the Supreme Court under the Constitution or any law.
Example
Priya’s theft case was committed for trial in her home district, but most witnesses and records are in the neighbouring sessions division. The State Government directs the trial be held in that sessions division for convenience. The trial is shifted under this power because there is no conflicting High Court or Supreme Court direction.
Bare Act
Enacted textNotwithstanding anything contained in the preceding provisions of this Chapter, the State Government may direct that any case or class of cases committed for trial in any district may be tried in any sessions division:
Provided that such direction is not repugnant to any direction previously issued by the High Court or the Supreme Court under the Constitution, or under this Sanhita or any other law for the time being in force.
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